Gay pride variations of U.S. flags

Last modified: 2004-12-22 by rick wyatt
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by Željko Heimer and António Martins, 21 January 2000

• Description and origin of the flag
• Variant with white stripes
• Gay U.S. yacht ensign
• Gay Flag of Maryland

See also:

• Sexual orientation flags

The gay pride rainbow flag with a U.S. canton is an often seen variation.
Steve Kramer, 6 May 1996

These flags were a regular production item at the Paramount Flag Co. before 1978 and the subsequent adoption of the rainbow as a symbol of Gay Pride. It was popular with the "Rainbow Children" and other similar counter culture groups. It still is, and as they are quick to point out, «They had it first!». They were used at Rainbow Gatherings. They were also made by Colors of the Wind in Santa Monica in the 1970's (I think theirs started with a purple stripe). It is called “New Glory” and predated the "Gay Nation" rainbow by at least six years, probably longer. Also available was a "Rainbow" First Navy Jack <